Bath Time

Jax is a big fan of bath time. Getting out of the bath and dressed is a totally different story.

Jax sitting on his own...kind of

The bumbo chair really holds little ones up right. They look so big sitting on their own.

Jax and Elmo

Jude really likes putting on this Elmo costume. So I had to take a picture of our two sons, Jax and Elmo.

First Time Skating

Mom and Jude

Dad and Jude Skating

Jude had a big day trying out his new Hockey skates that santa brought him for Christmas. We are fortunate to have a rink on Park Point so we can just drive about 2 miles and we are there. Jude spent a lot of time climbing and playing in the snow (with the skates on). He did hit the ice, literally....love the helmet. It is hard to skate and keep your balance, but he did great for his first time.

Signs

Burke and I thought that this sign was funny seeing as though it is winter and the sign said that the conditions were not safe for swimming. The sign is to warn for rip currents but it was a bit of a laugh with the lake frozen.

Best Anniversary of the Year

Today January 14th marks the SIX year anniversary of my Dad's Liver Transplant!!! I am so greatful for this day every year and make sure to reflect on my wonderful supportive and loving family and the great people at Mayo. Both my Dad and I would have been in a world of trouble with out their help, support, encouragement, dedication and love. Today I remember to be thankful to be alive and appreciate what a wonderful gift I have been given. I am blessed with a wonderful husband and two beautiful boys. My entire family is nothing short of extrodinary and I am greatful. To all of you, our extended family and friends, thank you for your support and love it was and always will be remembered and appreciated. It is so wonderful to report that we are both doing great!
Much love to you all, Laurie

Happy Birthday Burke

It was Burke's birthday last week and Jude thought that Burke should have a pirate cake. So we dressed up like pirates made swords and ate cake. Jude would have eaten all of the ice cream cake if we would have let him.

rare occurance

If only this happened more often.

Dancing King

We watched Mama Mia the other night and if you are an Abba fan, like I am, it is hard to sit still and not dance and sing along with the movie. Jude really liked the music in the movie and we sang danced through the whole thing. He now requests mama mia to be played on the cd player, I love it. We have dance parties all of the time. He is good little dancer and has more moves than his father, who has one move that he stole from Lynne Bailey.

My sweet boys

I just love this picture. Jude is so nice to his brother. He recently told us that his brother smells cute.

Holidays

We are so thankful for all of the time we were able to spend with our family and friends over the holidays. What a great year we had! Thank you all for being a part of our lives, we are so greatful and so blessed. We look forward to another wonderful year!

Rap Stars

Jude and Uncle Trent are laying down a beat.

Cuddling

Jax is getting some love from Granny

Cool Sleeping Bag

Remember how fun it was to get your first sleeping bag? Jude was no exception.

Dinner

Sitting around the dinner table after Christmas Eve dinner.

Burke reading Twas' the Night Before Christmas to Jude

Ready for the Ice

Hockey Player

Jude was very excited when he saw that Santa brought him hockey skates

Chtistmas Day

Playing at Nana and Papa's on Christmas day.

Video Communication

We were able to see and talk with Amanda and her family on Christmas day via the eye ball on teh comupter. It will come in handy when they move to CT. Burke and I will definately get one too.

Nap Time

Uncle Dave and Jax have the right idea after a long morning of opening presents and eating delicious food.

3 boys

Rory Nolin and Jude lay on the floor playing. Next year Jax can join in the fun.

Love the Bath

Jax had his 2 month check up and he is doing great. He is now 11 pounds...what a chunk. He loves taking a bath as ypu can see. He is reacting more and more to us with smiles and sounds, it is fun!

Big Bed Little Guy

I just thought Jax looked so funny in the middle of our bed. He looks like such a little peanut.

Jax

Here is our big/little guy. He is gaining weight and getting bigger every day. I love his new double chin. Arn't chubby babies the best?!!

Cal

We went home on Saturday to have dinner and visit with Amanda, Brian and Cal. It was a great day minus the 2 hour drive home in the blowing snow and icy roads. Oh well, that is MN for you. Isn't Cal so cute!

Mr. Conductor

At the Depot

Big Train

On the Train

Alicia, Brent, Mia, Sydney, Rory, Nolin Jude, Burke and me, all went on the Polar Express train today. We got on the train at Fitgers and rode it to the Depot where they read the story The Polar Express. They had people playing the parts such as the conductor and engineer and of course Santa! They did a nice job; the kids had a great time. Sydney even got to ring the bell on the train announcing that it was time to board the train for the ride home. Very cool! A rather good holiday adventure for kids and adults, as in, it is fun to watch your kids enjoying themselves.

Jude big smile

Jude hanging out in his favorite PJ's. It was a lazy day!

Brothers

Here is the weekly picture of the two boys together.

Jax after bath

We have a picture of Jude just like this all wrapped up in a towel after a bath. It is crazy how much the two boys look alike.

Snow

I love this picture. You can see the lake and lights of the city beyond Burke and Jude. It is so pretty with the snow falling. We are very lucky to live is such a beautiful spot.

Hurray Snow!

Big Snow Ball

Jude helped Burke shovel/play in the snow this afternoon. We probably only got a couple of inches of snow but it was windy and blowing up to 58 mph. That made for some pretty big snow banks and lots of fun. We will have a white Christmas for sure. I am not sure how bad the weather got in other parts of the area but it must be bad as they have cancled school already for tomorrow. I wonder if that includes work too?!

Goofy Guy

Well, this is Jax first official smile caught on film. He is a really happy little one in the morning. Jude was the same way when he was baby now that I think about it. It is so fun to get those smiles, it makes your day that much better.

DQ Treat

Jude did such a great job being a good boy during his time on PBS television pledge drive with his aunt Brita that we went and got a DQ treat after we were all done, yumm!

One month old

Jax was one month old on Monday. How time flies....well not really it has been a really long month. I guess that happens when you are awake 90% of the time.

Snow cross

Jude Burke and I went to Spirit Mt. this past weekend and watched some snow cross races. I am usually not a big fan of that kind of thing but OMG that was cool. Those snowmobiles were flying through the air. Jude and I were very impressed... Burke had seen it before. Jude got a cool guy snow cross winter hat and has been wearing it for days now. If you get a chance to see something like that live, you should do it, it is impressive.

Big jax

This week Jax all of the sudden fit into his 0-3 month cloths. It was all new born sutff up until this week. He is huge as you can clearly see.

Elf

Jude loves his new winter hat and as always his Thomas the Train backpack so he was happy to stand in front of the tree with his favorite things. I just noticed he kind of looks like a holiday elf. Must be the hat or maybe the vest.

family Picture

So we tried to take a family picture for a holiday card, Jude was in no mood to have his picture taken so as you can see that went really well.